Hufflepuff on the move! I needed some time to explore the world a bit more before I find my dream job and never want to leave it.

Before I moved to New Zealand in September 2018 (on the Work Holiday Visa), I worked for the Embassy of Japan and recruited people to go teach English in Japan. Just as fun as it sounds, plus we got great sushi for lunch.

I try to live life by the golden rule, eat every jalapeno popper I come across, and pet every cat/dog I see.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hanging out with the local community (and their pets; oh my god I miss having cats and dogs in my life), trying their fave foods/recommendations, and having a laugh together is peak travel happiness for me. It's an amazing way to experience things you wouldn't normally try (midnight dumpster diving, first-time attempts at tennis, and tours of the local university), all while making a new friend that you can then host in your own home country someday!

Interests

I love photography (both digital and film), soccer, eating delicious food, attempting to make delicious food (my best creations are usually brownies and a simple version of tacos), and reading travel blogs to take notes on where I plan to go next.

• books
• photography
• diy
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• coffee
• shopping
• thrifting
• reading
• traveling
• skydiving
• soccer
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

The Office, Brooklyn 99, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, His Dark Materials, and all Studio Ghibli movies.

Music-wise, I'll listen to literally anything, but will sing my heart out on musicals (Hamilton, Wicked, and Hairspray) and Disney soundtracks in the car.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The one time I went skydiving I passed out while falling, and hit the ground face-first. Walked away with only a few bruises!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, sarcasm, and box-mix brownies. I'm also super into organizing, so if there's a room project you need help on, I'm your girl.

Sadly I can't host share my own space with anyone as I cancelled my apartment lease in the States and have been couchsurfing/hostel-ing it up in NZ ever since.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Colombia, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Korea, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, New Zealand, United States